Obituaries

KABATOFF, Lydia

Lydia Kabatoff, age 68, passed away on her own terms peacefully, in her own home and without pain, shortly after 5 PM, 12th of June 2017. She was surrounded by her immediate family, Anne (her mother), Troy and Chad (her sons), Jan and his daughter Nicole.

Lydia was born on November 9, 1949 in Nelson, BC and graduated from KSS in 1969.

Lydia put up a brave fight and finally lost the battle with the metastatic colon cancer.

Her final few days were full of joy and laughter that was shared with her sons and mother.

Lydia Jean Kabatoff is survived by her mother Anne Pereverzoff, her two sons, Troy and Chad Kabatoff, and three grandchildren, Kohl (13), Karina (10) and Violette (3).

In keeping with Lydia's wishes, her Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, July 22, 2017 at the Manteo Beach Resort in Kelowna from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM (www.manteo.com).

Condolence Messages

Jun 27, 2017
To Jan and Lydia's Family:

I only knew Lydia briefly, but I greatly admired her strength, her courage and her spirit. I am sorry for the loss of this remarkable woman, but am grateful for the lasting impression she has left on me.

Wishing you strength during this difficult time.

Bettina Young
Jun 22, 2017
These are sad times. It took a fine lady to raise two wonderful sons.

Condolences

Graham Bell
Jun 17, 2017
To Jan and Lydia's family. Was just thinking of her the other day and so sorry that my email missed her. Enjoyed the few times that we were able to be with you both and her smile was contagious.

Rosemarie & George Bull

Other Pleasure-Way members who knew you both.
Jun 16, 2017
Our condolences to Jan and the Kabatoff family. We are so sorry to hear of Lydia's passing.

Sincerely George and Marlene
Jun 14, 2017
Jan, so sorry to hear of Lydia's passing. Your jolly lady is gone. Our sincerest condolences. Eldon & Liz
Jun 14, 2017
To the Kabatoff Family and Jan,

We are so sincerely sorry of the loss of this wonderful lady. Lydia was such a bright light with such energy and love. We so cherish her kindness and friendliness always to our mother and neighbour, Anna and to us, Ralph, Andrea and myself, Carla.

We cannot express enough how much we valued her friendship, sincerity and fun. She will be dearly missed.

Anna Cruesemann, Ralph Cruesemann, Andrea Benoit and Carla Paleck
Jun 13, 2017
Lydia was such a bright happy person and it was our luck to know her thru the Kelowna Badminton club. Our thoughts and condolences go to Jan and her family. She will be missed very much. Michael and Linda